Nymph
Squirmy Wormy
High-water indicator worm
Trout · GraylingSubsurface
Wriggling silicone-rubber worm fished deep under an indicator; a high-water producer.
Fish this when
In high or coloured water after rain, fished deep under an indicator through the same seams a real washed-out earthworm would be swept along.
Why it works
The soft silicone material wriggles and pulses in the current on its own, giving a lifelike undulation a static worm pattern in chenille or wool never quite manages.
Naturals it imitates
Typical zone & fishable range
usually
Surface
Film
Subsurface
Deep
Setup sensitivity: medium
Quick facts
Tying difficulty
Beginner-friendly
Heritage
ModernClassicHeritage
Modern
· USA (North Carolina), early-mid 2010s — competitive-circuit adaptation of the San Juan Worm; contested between Dave Hise and a collective community origin
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